Via Emmaus (On the Road)

Further Resources Considering the Conscience: A Book Review Good and Evil: A Live Look at Love, the Law, and Liberty of Conscience: Three Sermons from Romans 12–14 Reassembling the Wreckage of Religious Freedom: Why Now *Is* The Time For Urging Liberty of Conscience and Supporting Those Seeking Religious Exemptions Romans 14 (ESV) Do Not Pass Judgment on One … Continue reading Via Emmaus on...

Further Resources Good and Evil: A Live Look at Love, the Law, and Liberty of Conscience (Three Sermons from Romans 12–14) Romans 13 in Context: Three Quotes to Better Understand God and Government Weighing Obedience and Resistance: What Romans 13 Does and Does Not Affirm about Governing Authorities Strong and Courageous: Why Resisting Tyrants is an Act … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the R...

Further Resources Good and Evil: A Live Look at Love, the Law, and Liberty of Conscience: Three Sermons from Romans 12–14 Romans 12 (ESV) A Living Sacrifice 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Romans 12

Further Resources How Will “All Israel” Be Saved in Romans 11:26? (Part 1, Part 2) (Christ Over All) A Study of Romans 11:26 (Cornelius Venema) Romans 11 (ESV) The Remnant of Israel 11 I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Romans 11 (Plus a Bonus on Israel)

Further Resources The Sharp Edges of God’s Sovereign Salvation: 9 Truths about the Doctrine of Election (David Schrock) Election and Evangelism: What God Has Joined Together Let Not Man Separate (David Schrock) What Does the Bible Say about the Doctrine of Election? (David Schrock) The Language of Election: A Few Word Studies (David Schrock) Romans 10 (ESV) Brothers, my … Continue reading Vi...

Further Resources The Sharp Edges of God’s Sovereign Salvation: 9 Truths about the Doctrine of Election (David Schrock) Election and Evangelism: What God Has Joined Together Let Not Man Separate (David Schrock) What Does the Bible Say about the Doctrine of Election? (David Schrock) The Language of Election: A Few Word Studies (David Schrock) Romans … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the...

Further Resources Romans 8 (ESV) Life in the Spirit 8 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Romans 8

Further Resources Ardel Caneday presents a redemptive historical approach to Romans 7:7–25 John Piper argues for the Christian position Thomas Schreiner argued for the pre-Christian position Ben Bailie, a church historian, argued the position of Martyn Lloyd Jones Will Timmins, author of Romans 7 and Christian Identity: A Study of the ‘I’ in the its … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road:...

Further Resources Romans 6 (ESV) Dead to Sin, Alive to God 6 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Romans 6

Further Resources Romans 5 (ESV) Peace with God Through Faith 5 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Romans 5

Further Resources The One and the Many: The Good News of God’s Covenant with Abram (Genesis 15) From Crisis to Christ: Learning How to Wait on God’s Promises (Genesis 16) The Covenant of Circumcision (Part 1): Doctrine (Genesis 17:1–14) Romans 4:1–25 (ESV) Abraham Justified by Faith 4 What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Romans...

Further Resources The Righteousness of God Revealed: A Sermon on Romans 3:21–30 Romans 3 (ESV) God’s Righteousness Upheld 3 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Romans 3

Further Resources   Romans 2 (ESV) God’s Righteous Judgment 2 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Romans 2

Further Resources   Romans 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Romans 1 (Plus an Intro to Roma...

Further Resources   Acts 28 (ESV) Paul on Malta 28 After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. 2 The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. 3 When Paul had gathered a bundle … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 28

Further Resources Acts 27 and Homer’s Odyssey (Peter Leithart) Why Acts 27 Is the Most Missional Chapter in the Book (Andrew Wilson) Eternal Security and Common Grace: Two Doctrinal Lessons from Acts 27 (Via Emmaus) Acts 27 (ESV) Paul Sails for Rome 27 And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they delivered … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 27

Further Resources   Acts 26 (ESV) Paul’s Defense Before Agrippa 26 So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: 2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am going to make my defense today against all the accusations … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 26

Further Resources   Acts 25 (ESV) Paul Appeals to Caesar 25 Now three days after Festus had arrived in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 2 And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews laid out their case against Paul, and they urged him, 3 asking as a favor against Paul that … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 25

Further Resources Acts 24 (ESV) Paul Before Felix at Caesarea 24 And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul. 2 And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: “Since through you we enjoy much … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 24

Further Resources Acts 23 (ESV) 23 And looking intently at the council, Paul said, “Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.” 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. 3 Then Paul said to him, “God is going to … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 23

Further Resources   Acts 22 (ESV) 22 “Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.” 2 And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet. And he said: 3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 22

Further Resources   Acts 21 (ESV) Paul Goes to Jerusalem 21 And when we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. 2 And having found a ship crossing to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. 3 When we … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 21

Further Resources Acts 20:24–27: Biblical Leadership (Pt. 1) Acts 20:24–27: Biblical Leadership (Pt. 2) Acts 20 (ESV) Paul in Macedonia and Greece 20 After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia. 2 When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the...

Further Resources   Acts 19 (ESV) Paul in Ephesus 19 And it happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. 2 And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 19

Further Resources   Acts 18 (ESV) Paul in Corinth 18 After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, 3 and because … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Acts 18